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Just a stone’s throw from Brussels (times are calculated by car), magnificent lakes await you for out-of-the-ordinary expeditions between water and nature…
Lake Genval (30 min from Brussels)
Straddling the Flemish and Walloon regions, Lac de Genval is often considered one of the most romantic and picturesque lakes near Brussels. The best part is that it’s lined with restaurants and Belle Époque buildings: perfect for (apprentice) photographers!
📍 Lac de Genval, 1330 Rixensart/Overijse (Genval station 10 min away).
Lac de Bambois (1h from Brussels)
In Fosses-la-Ville, Lac de Bambois is an extraordinary green refuge where wild nature and ornamental gardens come together. Aquatic, floral, playful and animal gardens merge with the waters of the lake for a magnificent outdoor getaway. There’s even a sandy beach!
📍 Rue du Grand Etang, 5070 Fosses-la-Ville.
Lac de Louvain-la-Neuve (30 min from Brussels)
In the municipality of the same name, the 5-hectare Lac de Louvain-la-Neuve is home to a remarkable green promenade dubbed “La Rêverie du Promeneur Solitaire”, in reference to a painting by Magritte. It meanders around the lake, where you can admire all its fauna (including swans!) and flora.
📍 Lac de Louvain-la-Neuve, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve.
Lake Donk (1h from Brussels)
This large freshwater lake in East Flanders fully deserves its place in this ranking of the most beautiful lakes to see around Brussels. Part of a nature reserve, Lac de Donk offers a remarkable view of the Flemish Ardennes. Take a look at the charming desert island in the middle of the lake…
📍 Lac de Donk, 9290 Berlare.
Lake Schulens (50 min from Brussels)
Quite simply,Lac de Schulens is the largest lake in Flanders! It lies on the River Démer between Hasselt and Diest, in Limburg. In De Wijers, nicknamed the Land of 1001 Ponds, Lac de Schulens is perfect for running or hiking.
📍 Schulens Lake, 3560 Lummen